upcoming events

November 17, 2024: 26th Sunday after Pentecost

November 17, 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

November 17, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion; Consecration Sunday

November 17, 11:15 a.m. - Annual Congregation Meeting

November 19, 7:00 p.m. - Council

November 21, 1:30 p.m. - Sawmill Pastors' Meeting at FLC

November 23, 10:00 a.m. - Fall Clean-up

November 24, 2024: Christ the King Sunday

November 24, 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

November 24, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion

November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving!

December 1, 2024: 1st Sunday of Advent

December 1, 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

December 1, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion

December 1, 11:00 a.m. - Decorate Church

December 3, 6:00 p.m. - Women's Dinner @ Anna's Greek Cuisine

December 4, 6:15 p.m. - Advent Family Night

December 8, 2024: 2nd Sunday of Advent

December 8, 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

December 8, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion; Healing Service

December 8, 11:15 a.m. - Executive Committee

December 11, 6:00 p.m. - Guys' Night Out @ Stone Bar & Kitchen

December 15, 2024: 3rd Sunday of Advent

December 15, 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

December 15, 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion

December 17, 7:00 p.m.. - Council

December 22, 2024: 4th Sunday of Advent

December 22, 11:00 a.m. - Joint Worship Service with Columbus Joeun Methodist Church with Communion

December 22, 12:10 p.m. - Joint Potluck after service

December 24, 7:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

WORSHIP SCHEDULE 

We offer a traditional worship service on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. which is streamed to our church YouTube channel and also placed on our Facebook page. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for live streaming notification. Masks are optional.

HOLY COMMUNION 

We celebrate Communion weekly. All baptized Christians who believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine are invited to join us in the celebration of Holy Communion. Grape juice is available in the center of the tray. After communing, please place your empty cup in the basket on the table. Non-communing children and adults are welcome to come forward for a blessing. 

PASTORAL CARE/COMMUNION 

If you would like a visit from Pastor Robin for pastoral care and/or communion, please contact Pastor Robin so we can set something up.

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES 

THE SMOKY ROW FOOD PANTRY 

The Smoky Row Food Pantry is at 7260 Smoky Row Rd., Columbus. The most needed items for October, November, and December include:

· Toiletries, such as shampoo/conditioner, hand soap & deodorant 

· Baby Items (Diapers 2-3-4, Wipes)

· Turkeys/Hams

· Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves

· Laundry Detergent

Place donations in the containers located in the Narthex. Your generosity is gratefully appreciated by our neighbors in need. Thank you!

WOMEN'S DINNER AND GUYS NIGHT OUT 

The next Women’s Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at Anna’s Greek Cuisine, 7370 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 799-2207. The next Guys’ Night Out will be on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. at Stone Bar & Kitchen, 1045 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 914-5142.  All are welcome! 

SAVE THE DATES

• November 23, 10:00 a.m. - Fall Clean-up
• December 1 - Decorate the church for Christmas following worship
• December 4, 6:15 p.m. - Advent Family Night (meal, devotion, carols)
• December 22, 11:00 a.m. - Joint Worship Service with Columbus Joeun Methodist Church with meal to follow
• December 24, 7:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

FALL CONGREGATION MEETING

On November 17th following our worship service, we will have our annual Congregation Meeting. We will elect a new leadership slate for 2025-2026 and vote on our proposed 2025 budget. 

POINSETTIAS 

If you would like to order a poinsettia for Christmas Eve, there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. Poinsettias are $11.00 this year. The last day to order is on Sunday, November 24th. Poinsettias may be taken home after our Christmas Eve service. 

ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT 

Please join us on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:15 p.m. for our Advent Family Night. We will have a potluck first, followed by a short Advent devotion, and carol sing. Sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex for the number coming and what you will be bringing. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Come join our Sunday School classes for youth and adults at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings! Susan Wolfe facilitates the adult class  and Pete and Lilly Cardimen teach the youth.

GIVE TO FELLOWSHIP WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH VANCO MOBILE 

Our EFT provider, Vanco, provides a smartphone app, Vanco Mobile, to enable anyone to donate at anytime to Fellowship. It makes it easy to give instantaneously for a regular gift, a recurring gift, or a special occasion gift.   

WORSHIP SERVERS NEEDED

If you are able to help out at our 10:00 a.m. worship service, please let Pastor Robin or Tracy know. There also is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.  We need greeters, counters, and readers weekly and a fellowship host on the 1st Sunday of each month.

KROGER PLUS COMMUNITY AWARDS

If you would like to register your Kroger card for the Community Rewards Program, please contact Pastor Robin or the church office. 

IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE A HOME VISIT BY PASTOR ROBIN

Please let Pastor Robin or Tracy know so we can get one scheduled.  It does not need to be a pastoral emergency...just an opportunity to get to know you better. 

WHEN LEAVING THE CHURCH

Please be sure to lock the doors, turn the coffee pot off, and turn off the lights when you leave the church! Thanks!